104 CO-105, Palmer Lake CO
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Colorado’s Shortest (and Most Legendary) Run is Back!
Mark your calendars: Sunday, October 18th, 2026, for the 12th Annual PALMER LAKE .5K — yes, that’s Point Five K — brought to you by Awake the Lake.
Race Details
- Distance: 0.5K (a whopping 546 yards)
- Location: Palmer Lake, Colorado
- Start Time: 10:30 AM
- Afterparty: Continues until we run out of beer, root beer, and donuts
Your Registration Includes
- Entry: Into the most epic 0.5K ever attempted
- T-shirt: A one-of-a-kind Palmer Lake .5K race T-shirt
- Bumper Sticker: The coveted .5K Euro-style bumper sticker (you know you want it)
- Donut: One delicious donut (yes, we’re serious)
One beer or root beer
One dog treat — depending on your age and species
Important Details
- When: Sunday, October 18th
- Registration Deadline: Register by October 8th at 4 PM to lock in your size!
- Pricing: $25– Adults, $20 - Kids 12 & under, $15 - Dogs
- Note: Prices increase monthly: day-of registration is available, but prices go up!
Win Fabulous (and probably weird) Prizes For
- Best outfit: Dress up and show off!
- Best costume: Get creative!
- Best attitude: Bring your fun vibes!
- Participation: So dress up, show up, and be awesome.
FAQ
- Can kids run? Absolutely — as long as they’re good kids! $25 gets them in, with root beer instead of the real stuff.
- Can dogs come? Yep! Only good pups on leashes. $20 includes a custom bandanna and a gourmet dog treat (no beer for them, sorry).
- Where does the money go? 100% of proceeds go to Awake Palmer Lake, helping improve our parks, trails, and the lake itself.
Come run (or walk, or skip, or crawl) your way through the most fun half-kilometer of the year. Because every great town deserves a ridiculous race.
For more information, visit the official race page: Palmer Lake .5K.
